Chianti, ItalyMoncioni
Villa Sassolini
Minimalist medieval villa
Minimalist medieval villa
A former aristocratic summer estate runs as a scattered village hotel, where historic Chianti stone gives way to disciplined monochrome minimalism.
What it’s good at
Notable
Monochrome minimalist interiors by Massimo Tani set against centuries-old timbered and vaulted ceilings.
Notable
Fifteenth-century aristocratic retreat preserving original sgraffito artwork etched into exterior plaster.
Notable
Rooms dispersed throughout the stone lanes of the medieval hilltop hamlet of Moncioni.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
From the outside, the hilltop Villa Sassolini, with its classic Chianti stone facade, is a clear example of the former.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Moncioni's quiet stone alleys sit high above the Valdarno valley, fifteen minutes by car from the market town of Montevarchi.
The rooms
Suites in the main house keep their original timbered ceilings, finished with cool grey tones and deep soaking tubs.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
The outdoor pool looks across the Chianti hills, and a heated hydromassage pool sits under vaulted brick ceilings.
The spa and gym
The spa houses a Finnish sauna and Turkish bath, and the bright gym sits beneath whitewashed timber ceilings.
At the table
Dinner brings seasonal Tuscan cooking to a glass-enclosed veranda, or to tables set beside the pool.
How it began
Florentine noblewoman Caterina Pitti took refuge here in the fifteenth century following the assassination of her husband, Count Guido Guidi.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.